Tumlin and Hall praised for Georgia legislation efforts
The Albany News lauds Hon. W. M. Tumlin and R. B. Hall as key legislators from Southern Georgia. It notes their influence on major measures aiding the region and urges Democrats to judge representatives by results while warning against unjust scrutiny. It also mentions city health, reporting eighteen deaths last week amid a sick month.
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W. M. Tumlin
Albany News
Georgia
Pitt
Chatham
House of Representatives
Wm. M. Tumlin
Randolph
R. B. Hall
Glynn
Nonie
Hearta
Messrs
Elder & Brown
Cuthbert
Lookout Mountain
Italy
Brunswick & Albany Railroad
Messrs. Eider & Brown
Reason
Desirable storehouse for rent and growing Macon trade
A long column notes a sought after storehouse for rent, mentions Macon and Savannah wholesale expansion, new fall trade preparations, and arrivals from Europe. It highlights Elder Brown quarry near Cuthbert, plans to use local stone for buildings, and rapid merchant activity returning from abroad to stock up.
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Tuem
S. W. Georgia
Nonsectarian Andrew College to resume Octobers
The institution will reopen on the first Monday in October with a full corps of instructors led by D. P. Harley assisted by Mrs. Oliver. Professors McNulty Erdman and Miss Walker remain, while Dr. Hamilton repairs the college building. The piece defends the school’s secular stance, denies dancing and sectarian control, and urges continued support to raise the college’s standing.
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D. P. Harley
Oliver
McNulty
Erdman
Union
Miss Hawkins
Eufaula
Hamilton
Inquirer
Andrew College
Georgia elect ion bill metes out despotic power and fraud risk
A Georgia political commentary denounces a proposed fall election bill as partisan and unlawful. It argues governors select county managers, suppresses challengers, bans near-voter access, and enables ballot box packing. The piece condemns the plan as unconstitutional and urges rejection. It also calls for nullifying 1868 69 70 poll taxes as illegal without a statewide free education system in place.
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Congress
Senate
United States
Georgia
Lold
Atlanta Constitution
General Assembly
House of Representatives
State of Georgia
Southern and Atlantic Telegraphy Receives Southern Backing
Savannah reports strong backing for the Southern and Atlantic Telegraphy Company as wires extend to Richmond Petersburg and beyond with plans to connect Washington and Lynchburg. The $1,000,000 capital will be funded by a $500,000 minimum, stock subscriptions rise in Charleston Richmond Savannah and other cities. Rates fall by half where the line opens and merchants anticipate wholesale competition benefiting Southern business.
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Southern
America
Richmond
Petersburg
Gordonsville
Washington, D. C
Lynchburg
Danville
Charlotte
Norfolk
Columbia
Raleigh
Wilmington
N. C
Charleston
Savannah
Washington
J. B. Lafitte
Dwin
New York
New Orleans
Georgia
Alabama
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Court House
A. Lehman
Ellen Meacham
L.B. Jacet
Atchmaker and Jeweler
Gillespie
Cincinnati
Ohio
Walker
W. B. Dixson
India
Etione Affairs
J. L. Warner
Ayrrar
Europe
London
The
Times
Thunderer
London Times
Massenburg
Macon
Her
Jaypox & Co
Messrs. Heidt
House of Messrs
Heidi, Jandon
Andrew Female College
Dixie Land
Salur Lake City
Shaffer
Wm. M. Johns
P. E. Connor
Pensacola
Florida
Sav. Advertiser
Akerman
Southern and Atlantic Telegraph Company
Brooks’ House
J. M. Redding & CO
M. L. Cooper
College Street
George S. Hart & CO
Pearl
Bridge Sts
N.o
Marietta Marble Yard
Powell
Cuthbert, Ga
Adiress
J. A. Bisaner
Marietta
Orleans
A. A. Wilkin
Stanberry & Fox
ASD
Park Place
Barklay Sts
Jhee
P. H. Behn
Bay Street
Gia
L. J. Guilmartin
John Flannery
L. J. Guilmartin & CO
Bay St
Savannah, Ga
E. H. Purdy
Sadiles
Whitaker and Bryan Sts
Broadway
Worth Street
Broughton &J
Savannah, Georgia
A. J. Miller & CO
Broughton Street
Henry Russell
Patent Chemical Lamp Attachment Company
E. Gibson
Hereford
Elle
Deaguist, Bookeller & St. Tiover
Wheeler
Gunn
Gunn’s
Satis
Fied
Bama
P. S
Cuth
J.R. M. Wintre
Bert
Arana
J. McK
Esa
Sin
Joan T. Peters
E. McDonald & Co., Warehouse and Commission
Merchants
Heing
E. McDonald & CO
E. McDonald
T. A. Goodrum
Angétt
Semarest
Woodruf
Tomlinson-Demanest Co
Concord
Woodruff
Antellen
NY. W
Woodrefe
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